THE ultimate illustrated guide to current trends in the world’s most advanced packaging market.The very latest in Japanese Packaging Design in the market, this report is more than just a photo-study of more than 200 exquisitely designed packages - it is an analysis of the latest in Japanese cutting-edge technological packaging solutions, going behind the classic visual graphic elements to analyze material construction, sustainability, market requirement and the main driver and motivation behind the development of each individual package.

The FULL TEXT of 10 key laws, ordinances and mandatory standards from Japan

Detailed Analysis of each of these legislative instruments

An analysis of Japan’s Containers & Packaging Recycling Law – THE template for legislation in China and the rest of Asia

Japan has one of the highest packaging recovery rates in the world. To meet its obligations under the Packaging & Containers Recycling Law, the packaging industry has obsessively pursued R&D strategies towards product improvements which has in turn led to higher packaging values.This report provides a must- have analysis of its regulations and insight into the success of its packaging sector.